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Division / Department - Media and Communications
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £35,772 - £39,276
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - Yes
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Are you a talented and passionate graphic designer who can help support our vital work to prevent crime, catch criminals and protect the communities of Sussex?

Sussex Police is looking for a content creator with the right blend of energy, innovation and attention to detail to develop multi-media assets for a range of on and offline channels.

A specialist in layout and graphic design, you will create content for internal and external audiences, ensuring the corporate brand is developed and maintained, and remains a trusted and respected symbol of professionalism, public service and commitment.

You will be able to evidence a portfolio of multi-channel content, including illustration and animation, and demonstrate your ability to interpret and deliver to creative briefs, often working to short deadlines while ensuring your work fits the wider communications strategy.

You will be adept at managing competing demands with a sound awareness of priorities and delivery timescales. You will be across emerging technologies and have the latest skills and applications for multimedia production, bringing ideas and testing new ways to maximise engagement with our service.

You will be part of an energetic and multi-skilled team providing 24/7 support to help prevent crime and protect people.

Key Responsibilities

Concept development: Collaborate with colleagues in the Media and Communications Department to understand project requirements and develop creative concepts that meet the strategic objectives of the department and the wider business.
Visual design: Create and refine design elements such as images, typography, illustration, animation and layouts for digital and print media.
Brand Consistency: Ensure all designs adhere to the company's branding guidelines and maintain visual consistency across all platforms.
Software Proficiency: Use graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other tools to produce high-quality assets.
Project Management: Manage multiple design projects, ensuring timely delivery and meeting deadlines.
Stay updated: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, new design techniques, and emerging technologies to continuously improve skills and creativity.
Production: Prepare and set up files appropriately for digital and print vendors, ensuring accuracy and quality in the final output.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.

Skills & Experience

Strong appreciation and experience of effective design with a good understanding of typography.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with clients and colleagues.
Strong working knowledge of relevant Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
Meticulous approach to design, ensuring precision and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
Ability to think critically and creatively to overcome design challenges.
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and client feedback.
A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects and creativity.

Education and Experience

Degree: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or relevant experience.
Proven experience in graphic design through internships, freelance work, or previous employment.
Portfolio: A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating a range of design skills and creativity.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

career progression
contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
generous annual leave allowance
discounts for everyday spend
on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
generous and supportive parental leave
financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

This role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, normal hours plus evenings and weekends as required. Hours in excess of 37 will give an entitlement to overtime or time off in lieu as agreed with the line manager.

We operate a force flexi time policy and successful candidates will be able to work remotely for part of the week in agreement with their line manager.

For further details on the role, please contact Head of Digital and Creative Services, Nick Caddick, at nick.caddick@sussex.police.uk.

This is a politically restricted position, to view the Political Restrictions Policy for Police Staff click here

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@policejobssurreyandsussex.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

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